Julie Andrews meadow

Julie Andrews Meadows from Timpooneke TH (AF canyon)
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.0 to 3.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 990 feet Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 471 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 9%
Notes: The trail to Julie Andrews Meadows goes to the right of the shack at the trailhead, while the main trail to Mt Timp goes to the left. The trail could be .75 miles shorter by starting at the CG up the road.

Trailhead Elevation: 7360 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Fee Station: 8.4 miles

Destination
 Elevation: 8350 Feature: Meadow
Notes: Julie Andrews Meadow is a clearing with views of the Timpanogos range to the south, and Box Elder and the Alpine Ridge to the north. Named obviously, for the Sound of Music moment you have when entering the meadow.


Distance and Difficulty
About .8 of a mile from the Timpanokee Campground for a moderate hike.
Hiking Time
About 1-3 hours round trip, depending on how much time you spend in the meadow and your return route

Hiking to Julie Andrews Meadow (so called perhaps because of the beautiful meadows in the classic movie, Sound of Music) can be a real treat and fun destination for people of all ages. How the meadow was assigned its name is unknown, but it rightfully fits.

Starting at the end of the road at the Timpanokee Campround (N 40.25.900, W 111.38.904), walk along the dirt path heading west for a short distance until you see the trailhead on the right side. The trail will meander through the trails for about 10-15 minutes until you reach the top, which brings you to the junction of Bear Canyon Trail heading north and the Great Western trail heading west (N 40.26.054, W 111.38.892)---both very well-defined trails. Take the Great Western Trail west which will take you along the rim of the basin to the south. The trail rises gently, and you will have a great view of the upper basin, Woolly Hole, to the south.
Before long, you will enter enter a forest of towering pine trees, and the trail switches back a few times for a few minutes until the pines give way to beautiful aspen and the meadow (N 40.25.982, W 111.39.600). The meadow is most beautiful during mid summer, and it could be a great place to have an overnight backpacking experience to view the stars of a meteor shower. The meadow is home to some stinging nettle, so watch where you pitch your tent. Camp fires would only leave ugly scars in the meadow, so pack a backpacking stove to prepare your meals. There is another primitive campsite at N 40.26.225, W 111.39.702 north of the meadow. You can return back the same way, or for a longer journey home, you can hike north of the meadow, connect with the Timpanokee dirt road that winds around around back around to the Timpanokee Campground.